Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea

Throughout his journey, Pope Leo has issued sharp denunciations of despotism, inequality, and corruption across the continent.

In Equatorial Guinea, an oil-rich nation where 80% of the population is Catholic, he is expected to address the stark contrast between the country's wealth and widespread poverty.

The Pope's forceful new speaking style has drawn hundreds of thousands of faithful but has also created tension with authoritarian leaders.

This final stop will test his ability to balance spiritual guidance with direct political critique in a region long plagued by governance issues.